Tianqi Lithium (FRA:2220) 5-Year RORE % : -18.91% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:2220 Tianqi Lithium Corp FRA:2220
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What is Tianqi Lithium 5-Year RORE %?

Tianqi Lithium FRA:2220 +2.82% 84 5-Year RORE % is -18.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2220 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,434 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks worse than 67.99% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -18.91%.

The industry rank for Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2220's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
67.99% of 1434 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.55 vs FRA:2220: -18.91

Tianqi Lithium  (FRA:2220) 5-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


Tianqi Lithium 5-Year RORE % Related Terms


Tianqi Lithium 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Tianqi Lithium 5-Year RORE % Chart

Tianqi Lithium Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
5-Year RORE %
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Tianqi Lithium Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
5-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.38 -7.02 -8.53 -8.74 -18.91

FRA:2220 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Tianqi Lithium 5-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Tianqi Lithium 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 0.165-0.537 )/( 2.537-0.57 )
=-0.372/1.967
=-18.91 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of -18.91 mean?
Tianqi Lithium (FRA:2220) has a 5-Year RORE % of -18.91 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #975 out of 1434 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current 5-Year RORE % is -18.91. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #975 out of 1434 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's 5-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #975 out of 1434 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Tianqi Lithium in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Chemicals company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. Tianqi Lithium's current 5-Year RORE % is -18.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (FRA:2220) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.95, compared to a current price of €3.80 — trading 94.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -18.91. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tianqi Lithium (FRA:2220), the current 5-Year RORE % is -18.91 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Tianqi Lithium (FRA:2220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.80 is trading 94.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.95. GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2220:

  • 5-Year RORE %: -18.91
  • GF Value™: €1.95 vs. price of €3.80 (94.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tianqi Lithium Business Description

Address No. 166, Hongliang West 1st Street, Tianfu New District, Sichuan Province, Chengdu, CHN, 610299
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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